This Yuppie Life

While it might be hard to find the perfect gifts for those you love, it’s somehow never hard to find things YOU want. Make sure you’re decked out for the holiday season by dropping these subtle hints around those looking to adorn and dazzle you.

ROCKSTAR GLAM

Sassy Sequins: Memories of high school prom dresses got you scared of sequins? No need. Perfectly stated shimmer update a boring cardigan with one of the season’s hottest looks. Pop Star Cardigan by Free People($198.00)

The Bomber Jacket: The sophisticated fashionista and rock goddess join forces to create the perfect style love child that exudes the best qualities of both in this season’s updated leather bomber jackets. In the words of Rachel Zoe, I die! Theory Tolla Leather Bomber Jacket ($745.00) or Karlie Leather Hoodie Jacket ($153)

ICING ON THE CAKE

Upper East Sider:  Gossip Girl here…letting you know what she really wants waiting under the tree. Drape her in this Slane & Slane Six Strand Multi Chain and Pearl necklace and she’ll thank you in ways worthy of Chuck Bass. Available at Neiman Marcus ($950)

West Coast Chic: Elegant, yet cool…wear it out, wear it in. This Julia Failey Dragonfly Pendant Necklace will go everywhere she goes….just in case she needs a reminder of how much she loves you. ($190) 

GLAMORIZE/ACCESSORIZE

Over the Knee Boots: Whether you choose a casual, everyday style like Sam Edelman’s Sable ($277.00) or a more edgy, embellished look like Calvin Klein’s Waverly ($232.00), the over the knee boot always elicits sex appeal.

 A Groovy Handbag:  The Marc by Marc Jacobs line is handcrafted from the same Italian leather as the more pricey couture line. You don’t have to pay $800 for a great designer bag. Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Baby Groovee Handbag ($348.00)

TRENDSETTER

Try a Jumpsuit: If you think jumpsuits are ridiculous, you haven’t experienced the perfection of Tibi’s Jumpsuit in black and ivory. Pair it with a chic black blazer and you’ll become a believer. ($385.00)

Turn Heads: It’s time to give those old jeans a rest. This skirt from Pleasure Doing Business is just the thing to kill those denim habits—comfortable, easy to wear and let’s not forget that WOWZA factor. Work what your mama gave you!  Available at Ron Herman ($145)

Contributor: Molly